I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping Chapter 2220 - 1416: She Ran Away!

"Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. This is the Beijing Capital International Airport broadcast. We are honored to inform you that Geely Airline flight CA982 from East Sea International Airport has arrived safely at Terminal 3. Thank you for choosing to fly with us, and we wish all our passengers a pleasant stay in Beijing..."

The gentle, pleasant announcement slowly faded away into the surrounding noise.

Chairman Shi, looking uncharacteristically fresh today, reached up to adjust the brim of her hat.

She had not only abandoned her typically opulent and imposing attire, but she was also traveling completely alone.

It is common knowledge that Chairman Shi maintains a strict personal principle: she avoids coming to Beijing unless it is absolutely necessary, and she follows this rule quite rigorously. It is obvious that this current trip to the capital is strictly out of "necessity."

As for the curious reason she arrived alone ahead of her main entourage, there had to be a underlying motive.

The airport is much like a hospital.

Every single day, the dramatic cycles of reunions and painful partings are played out over and over again.

Observing the groups of families, friends, and lovers who were joyfully reuniting after long periods of separation, the solitary Chairman Shi felt a flicker of emotion. She furrowed her brows, let out a soft sigh to regain her composure, and patiently retrieved her phone from the limited-edition knit clutch that had only debuted at the Milan summer fashion week.

If she had truly intended to maintain a low profile, she probably should have swapped out that bag as well.

Despite the fact that Director Shi had earned her place on the rankings of the most influential businesswomen in Shen Zhou, she was not a typical celebrity. The crowd was far too occupied with their own hellos and goodbyes to spare a glance for a billionaire standing near them.

She found herself suddenly thinking of Sister Luck again.

It is true what they say; constant comparison is the thief of joy.

Sister Luck was bold enough to brag about having wealth enough to rival a nation, which made Director Shi seem incredibly modest and reserved in comparison.

"Beep... beep... beep..."

Shi Qianxi glanced at the LED advertisement display to check the time, convincing herself that waiting a while longer was manageable. After all, everyone knows how notoriously bad the traffic is in Kyoto; perhaps a traffic jam had caused a delay.

However, her patience had a limit, and she could only tolerate waiting half an hour!

If things went beyond that...

Hmm.

Director Shi’s temperament had mellowed significantly lately; she had become much more accommodating. If the call connected and he offered a reasonable explanation, she certainly wouldn't cause a scene. But to her surprise, after the "beep" rang for a dozen seconds, the call was abruptly ended.

Indeed, it was hung up.

It hadn’t even reached the point of an automatic disconnect after a long wait.

At the exact moment the line cut, the composed features of Director Shi stiffened, and her usually radiant skin seemed to lose a bit of its color.

The weather forecast had promised a sunny day with no mention of wind or rain.

"Hiss—"

Shi Qianxi gripped her phone tightly. She took a deep, steadying breath, weighing whether she should grant another chance or just proceed directly to...

"Miss Shi."

A voice drifted in from the side.

Shi Qianxi reflexively turned her head to see a woman with long, flowing hair and a poised, charming demeanor.

The currently "ordinary-looking" Shi Qianxi felt a hint of surprise, choosing to remain silent as she scrutinized the stranger.

"Mr. Jiang sent me here to provide you with transportation."

The woman offered an explanation.

Only then did realization dawn on Shi Qianxi.

Very well.

No more need for speculation.

She slowly tucked her phone away. "Who are you exactly?"

"Hu Die."

The name was entirely unfamiliar to her.

Could she be a bodyguard for that man? Or perhaps a subordinate?

Having been raised in a world of immense wealth and privilege, Director Shi possessed no shortage of worldliness, yet the implications of him sending a stranger to pick her up were still confusing.

Especially since it was a woman.

Furthermore, a woman who possessed such an appealing appearance, height, and figure.

Was this done on purpose?

Recalling the way her call had been rejected earlier, Director Shi’s expression darkened. Her irritation, rather than dissipating, only deepened into a cold fury.

"Where is he?"

"Mr. Jiang is currently occupied with a meeting at the company."

A meeting?

He didn't even have a moment to spare to answer a call because of a meeting?

What is this?

Has he become nothing more than a hardworking corporate drone now that he is in Kyoto?

Or perhaps a remarkably dedicated and dutiful boss?

"Tell him to come here immediately."

The enraged Chairman Shi was unwavering, her tone commanding and imperious. Some individuals might require external status symbols to assert their authority, but she did not. The noble aura she had cultivated since youth served as her timeless identity.

Ordinary people would surely have crumbled under her intense pressure, yet Hu Die remained unmoved, as she was the one assigned to fetch her.

Even those men who had previously confessed through tears that they were threatened at gunpoint to sing "Good Days" had nearly choked on their own pride.

"Mr. Jiang is occupied with a meeting; he cannot come," Hu Die reiterated.

Shi Qianxi repeated her order, her gaze freezing, "Call him again."

Hu Die did not waver, "Please follow me, Miss Shi."

"Why should I follow you? Who are you, really?"

This second inquiry of "who are you" carried a completely different weight than the first.

This time, it was almost synonymous with asking, "Who do you think you are?" While subtle, the undertone was sharp with condescension.

Given Director Shi's status, her caution was not unreasonable. If she were to follow a stranger blindly and get kidnapped, that would be a disaster.

"Mr. Jiang is holding a meeting at the Great Wall Group. If Miss Shi harbors any doubts regarding my identity, you are welcome to verify it with Mr. Jiang, although I suggest it would be best for Miss Shi to send him a text message."

Having served under various superiors, Hu Die’s professional composure and capacity to handle pressure were certainly noteworthy. She remained serene and collected, displaying courtesy that was neither beneath her nor arrogant.

The Great Wall Group.

So that person is there as well.

No wonder he couldn't be bothered to answer his phone.

"Ha."

Shi Qianxi offered a cold, mirthless smile, deciding not to waste any more energy arguing with a mere servant.

"Move out of my way."

Hu Die stepped aside.

Shi Qianxi brushed past her, stating, "You may leave now."

Hu Die ignored the instruction, continuing to follow her silently.

Shi Qianxi halted, clearly on the precipice of a full-blown argument. Had anyone who truly knew her been watching, they would have fled the scene immediately.

"Did you not hear exactly what I just said?"

Hu Die stopped as well, her expression as blank as a programmed machine, "Mr. Jiang sent me to pick you up."

"I told you: stop following me."

Even though she had regained a measure of control over her emotions, deep down, she was still the intimidating Shi Qianxi. If Hu Die continued to show such a lack of tact, a violent storm was surely about to erupt.